No fewer than 20 travellers were reportedly kidnapped along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway by gunmen on Sunday.
The gunmen were said to have ambushed the travellers between Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan township at about 9. pm.
Ilisan Development Council Chairman, Wemmy Osude disclosed that the incident occurred between the Area Command and Ilisan City Gate.
He said “A resident of Ilisan (name unconfirmed) was reportedly shot in the knee and is receiving medical attention at Babcock Teaching Hospital.
“Other victims were taken into the bush. While waiting for additional information, please contact your loved ones who may be plying that road at about this time to be cautious.”
Osude said that he had spoken to the Sagamu Police Area Commander about the kidnap incident.
“I have spoken to the Sagamu Area Commander about this incident, and hopefully, we trust that all the security agents will go after these criminals and rescue these people.”
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